“Well, we’re here, and we even have time for coffee. I don’t know what your negotiations are about, but it’s clear that you’re dealing with someone important. Whatever it is, good luck! And thank you for the helpful advice. I promise to remember it well.” He extends his hand to the samurai in farewell.
He then walks towards the entrance, respectfully nodding first to the royal daughter, then to the unknown, but probably equally important, gentleman, waiting for his turn to speak:
“Your Highness, I am glad to see you in good health. Allow me to express my personal admiration for your heroic support during the recent events in the capital. I have brought an important foreign guest, who has an appointment with His Majesty.”
He politely steps aside, allowing the main characters of this episode to continue with their introductions and interactions.
“Urazuki Shiki, samurai Asagiri Tokitaki, Mikoto Asahina,” the envoy bowed respectfully to the royal daughter, “has arrived with a response from my lord to His Majesty Tiozar Kiseku Aalur.”
“This is Sui-en Vanderlast, an envoy of Queen Lunamaria es Diesra Arual, and this is Asmidul – a friend of His Majesty.” Ikusa decided to introduce the attendees to each other. “Hmm, the meeting was scheduled for tomorrow, but since we are all here together by chance, there is no need to postpone it.”